Domain Consultant - Security Operations

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission - to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission - to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

About the Role as a Cortex Domain Consultant

You will serve as a technical pre-sales and solutions engineering advisor, partnering with enterprise customers to modernize their Cloud and SecOps architecture across SIEM, SOAR, XDR, and autonomous SOC platforms.

Your Impact

• Collaborate with account teams in a pre-sales capacity to architect, recommend, and develop Cloud and SecOps customer solutions within your assigned specialization area
• Present to customers as our solutions engineering and cybersecurity architecture expert across all levels, from SOC practitioners to C-level leadership
• Lead technical discovery, product demonstrations, and Proof of Value (PoV) projects based on best practices to drive high technical win rates
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for Cortex on complex RFIs and RFPs
• Document High-Level Designs (HLD) and key use cases to ensure smooth implementation and long-term value realization
• Position Palo Alto Networks and partner-delivered services to help customers build and mature their SecOps and Incident Response capabilities
• Lead credible conversations on emerging threat landscapes, cloud security , and competitive differentiation in the marketplace
• Initiate projects to improve team performance and drive adoption of organizational best practices
• Serve as a strategic conduit for customer feedback to Product Management, Technical Marketing, and R&D to shape future product features

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Professional communication skills in English and German
• 6+ years of experience in SecOps (Security Operations) , cybersecurity architecture , or pre-sales / solutions engineering within SIEM, SOAR, SOC, Cloud Security, and/or XDR/EDR environments
• Hands-on design, deployment, or pre-sales experience with IBM QRadar (experience with Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel is a strong plus)
• Solid understanding of Security Operations Center ( SecOps ) workflows, threat hunting , and incident response
• Advanced knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, or autonomous SOC platforms
• Scripting experience is a plus - Python preferred
• Demonstrated customer-facing problem-solving skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
• This is a field sales position where travel may be required to support in-person customer meetings; please discuss specifics with your recruiter.

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Where you can be based

This position is 100% remote and open to applicants based in Switzerland.